Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $53,829 when living on campus and $53,026 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
| Baldwin Wallace University | $37,938 | $1,500 | $19,520 | $21,018 | |
| Cleveland Institute of Art | $47,880 | $2,200 | $15,470 | $15,470 | |
| Defiance College | $38,778 | $1,400 | $15,214 | $17,414 | |
| Marietta College | $38,974 | $1,476 | $14,398 | $7,136 | |
| University of Mount Union | $35,400 | $1,520 | $13,056 | $10,042 | |
| Valor Christian College | $9,892 | $200 | $28,158 | $29,920 | |
| Average | $34,810 | $1,383 | $17,636 | $16,833 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $34,810 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.87% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Cleveland Institute of Art requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $47,880 and Valor Christian College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,892 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Baldwin Wallace University | $36,975 | $37,938 | ||
| Cleveland Institute of Art | $46,460 | $47,880 | ||
| Defiance College | $35,328 | $38,778 | ||
| Marietta College | $38,022 | $38,974 | ||
| University of Mount Union | $34,400 | $35,400 | ||
| Valor Christian College | $9,892 | $9,892 | ||
| Average | $33,513 | $34,810 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $19,061 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.02% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Mount Union requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $40,500 and Defiance College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $9,036.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Baldwin Wallace University | $11,530 | $12,168 | ||
| Cleveland Institute of Art | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Defiance College | $8,226 | $9,036 | ||
| Marietta College | $15,663 | $13,488 | ||
| University of Mount Union | $40,050 | $41,550 | ||
| Valor Christian College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $18,867 | $19,061 | ||
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between selected colleges. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of selected colleges is $17,636 when a student lives on campus and $16,833 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Baldwin Wallace University | $13,180 | $6,340 | $13,818 | $7,200 | - |
| Cleveland Institute of Art | $12,520 | $2,950 | $12,520 | $2,950 | - |
| Defiance College | $12,138 | $3,076 | $13,138 | $4,276 | - |
| Marietta College | $12,544 | $1,854 | $4,624 | $2,512 | - |
| University of Mount Union | $11,500 | $1,556 | $7,650 | $2,392 | - |
| Valor Christian College | $10,300 | $17,858 | $12,062 | $17,858 | - |
| Average | $12,030 | $5,606 | $10,635 | $6,198 | - |